Job Summary
Trauma and Orthopedic Band 2
Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (mixed 12 hour shifts of days, nights, and weekends)
Job ref: 110-ACS061-0325
Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ward 16 - Trauma and Orthopedics
Town: Pontyclun
Salary: £23,970 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 2
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join a team of experienced nurses working on Ward 16, our 28-bedded Trauma and Orthopedic ward. You will be joining a dedicated and professional team, providing a holistic care approach to patients with minor to complex health needs. We will provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
1. Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately.
2. Assist with admissions, transfer and discharge of patients.
3. Make unoccupied and occupied beds.
4. Assist patients with diet, fluids, mobilization, and hygiene needs.
5. Observe patients' skin and report any concerns.
6. Carry out baseline observations and report to qualified staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good general knowledge of education such as numeracy and literacy.
Desirable criteria
* To hold QCF Level 2 qualifications in Health & Social Care/Clinical Health Care.
Experience
Desirable criteria
* Previous care responsibilities.
Aptitude
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr